The annual trade show where the healthcare industry showcases innovative ideas is off to a strong start. Here's what participants are talking about: The HLTH 2024 event in Las Vegas this week will give industry innovators the opportunity to advocate for new technologies and strategies. But at a time when healthcare seems more fragmented and expensive than ever, what themes really resonate?Here are three things I gleaned from my first two days in Sin City. AI remains a hot topic AI is as big as ever, and no conversation at the Venetian fails to mention how this technology will revolutionize…
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Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global issues of the 21st century, with July 2024 becoming the hottest global month on record. Additionally, Hurricanes Helen and Milton were the two deadliest hurricanes in recent history. As affected populations grapple with the aftermath, much is being said about how to address the increasing unpredictability and intensity of weather-related events and their impact on human health and sustainability. Questions have arisen. Healthcare facilities contribute approximately 8.5% to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and rising global temperatures are causing more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels, melting polar…
Diving overview: Oracle has introduced Oracle Health Payments, a payment system for healthcare facilities, to streamline payment settlement and reconciliation, the technology company announced last week. Oracle said in October that the system allows patients to pay copays and pay for elective surgeries and other bills through card payments or smartphone tap options such as Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Apple Pay. This was stated in a report on the 16th. release. Oracle says its end-to-end system for healthcare facilities includes gateway routing, processing and retrieval in one contract. According to a press release, the system bundles Oracle's point-of-sale hardware,…
washington, October 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amplify Publishing announces the release of a new book, Healing Healthcare: Evidence-Based Strategies to Mend Our Broken System, co-authored with international keynote speakers on workforce health and healthcare professionals. I'm happy to announce this. Sharon M. Weinstein and dina leader. Their new book provides healthcare leaders with an innovative guide outlining actionable, evidence-based solutions to address the systemic challenges that have emerged in the U.S. healthcare system in the wake of the pandemic. I am. Healing Healthcare: Evidence-Based Strategies for Repairing Broken Systems is available now. Healing Healthcare is packed with strategies and actionable…
Above: Dr. Paul Salouan, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, leads a discussion on the growing value of sports performance data during a panel discussion at the 2024 National Basketball Players Association Performance Summit.advertisementCleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse any non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. policySports performance data is no longer just about biomechanics and results on the field. Today's data can integrate holistic factors that influence measurements, such as an athlete's nutrition, sleep, and mental health.”We are beginning to mine, map, and…
Working together to address health and environmental challenges We're not the only ones who think this way. At Philips, we partner with leading healthcare systems around the world who understand how important it is to work together. “Change is already underway, thanks to the passion and energy of some leaders in healthcare,” said Philips Europe, who moderated a panel discussion on practical changes hospitals and practices can implement. said Director Clara Sattler de Sousa e Brito. Accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare. Panelists will share some of the everyday initiatives they are already implementing, such as saving energy and reducing…
Stay up to date with everything happening in the wonderful world of AM through our LinkedIn community.Ricoh USA, a provider of integrated digital services, printing and imaging solutions, and Insight Surgery, a UK-based medical technology manufacturer, are to bring to market patient-specific surgical guides for pediatric and adult orthopedic and maxillofacial surgery. We have partnered with. The partnership between RICOH 3D for Healthcare, a leader in 3D printing solutions for the healthcare industry, and Insight Surgery aims to revolutionize the standard of care in orthopedics, orthopedic oncology, and maxillofacial surgery.Through this partnership, RICOH 3D for Healthcare is tailored for a…
The past few years have been difficult for companies seeking to disrupt traditional primary care models, with major retailers Walmart and Walgreens announcing significant cuts to their primary care operations. The remaining candidates remain, but the jury is out on whether they can master the tough unit economics of providing health care.Recent failures in the retail health sector have raised questions about whether primary care is only suited to remain within traditional stakeholders such as health systems, physician practices, and large employers. There is. Four healthcare executives shared their answers to this question during a panel discussion Sunday at HLTH…
Governments are stepping up efforts to improve sustainability amid implementation risks.According to BMI, healthcare systems and medical device manufacturers are expected to face several challenges in implementing sustainability measures as the industry moves towards this trend.One notable challenge in health systems is the high initial cost of transitioning to sustainable practices and technologies, which can strain budgets, especially in resource-constrained settings.”However, the long-term savings and environmental benefits may justify this investment,” the report says.Resistance to change among professionals and managers is also a potential barrier, but comprehensive training programs and clear communication will hopefully alleviate these concerns over time.Meanwhile, governments…
David Dranove, the Walter McNerney Distinguished Professor of Healthcare Industrial Management at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Mr. Dranove provides fundamental insights into how healthcare markets work – how they impact patients in general, vulnerable populations, healthcare delivery, costs and health outcomes. is praised for being given. His work changed academic and public understanding of health care markets and shaped policy for hospitals, health insurance, physician practices, and pharmaceuticals. “I am honored and honored to join the National Academy of Medicine,” Dranove said. “My election to the Academy affirms…